| Present Location |
Cambrian Heritage Railways, Oswestry |
| County Location |
Shropshire |
| Designed For |
BR |
| Built By |
Metro Cammell |
| Diagram Number |
621 |
| Lot Number |
30501 |
| Type |
DMCL |
| First Number |
51512 |
| Later Numbers |
W51512 |
| Gauge |
4ft 8 1/2in |
| Wheel Arrangement |
4-w bogies |
| Original Underframe |
Yes |
| Original Bogies |
Yes |
| Additional Notes |
Was in Unit 101687 ex-Strathclyde. To Cambrian Heritage Railway, Llynclys 07/04 as main running pair with 51205 (q.v.). 08/06: exterior and interior completely refurbished - BR multiple unit green livery. 09/19: refurbishment work begun. 05/24: moved from Llynclys site to Oswestry Weston Wharf station - exterior paintwork poor but no apparent rust; interior intact but needs a deep clean. 04/25: work under way to improve cosmetic appearance of this vehicle. |
| Owner |
Cambrian Railways Trust |
| External Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Internal Structural Condition |
Very Good |
| Underframe Condition |
Good |
| External Condition |
Fair |
| Internal Finish |
Good |
| Degree of External Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Internal Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality |
As built/last Passenger rebuild (BR or before) |
| Degree of External Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Degree of Internal Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Degree of Underframe Authenticity |
Very Good |
| Rarity |
Several |
| Importance |
Some Interest |
| Storage |
Secure Open |
| Operational |
Yes |
| Date Inspected |
28/08/2006 |
| Inspected By |
Kevin Stroud |
| Date of Image |
20/04/2025 |
| Photo Taken By |
William Snook |
| At Risk |
No |
| Scrapped |
No |
| Record Last Updated |
02/05/2025 |
